North Carolina returning starters Harrison Barnes and John Henson were both named preseason All-ACC on Wednesday at the league's Operation Basketball event at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Charlotte.

In addition, Barnes was named the league's Preseason Player of the Year, receiving 57 out of a possible 59 votes.

UNC also received 57 of 59 votes as the preseason favorite to win the ACC's regular season crown this winter.

Tar Heel Illustrated conducted extensive interviews with both Barnes and Henson during the event. Watch one of those interviews with the video features below. Click on the player names to access the production: